Minnie Smith, age 83,  passed on January 20, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Davis Chapel A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Hwy 26 W, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

​Funeral services for Edith Mae Martin-Brown will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Harrison Chapel Baptist Church, 255 Tom Adams Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Edith Mae Martin-Brown was born September 29, 1958, in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia to the late Addie Mae Whitaker Martin and the late Melvin Martin Sr. She was preceded in death by her brothers Milton and Marion Martin and beloved daughter LaWanda Brown. She joined the band of Christian believers at Harrison Chapel Baptist Church. She was a 1977 graduate of D.F. Douglass High School.

She was a very dedicated and faithful worker for Southern Frozen Foods for 28 years until her health declined. Edith loved spending time with her girls and family, she loved to plant flowers, decorate and sew. On January 16, 2022, God in his infinite wisdom, called Edith to her eternal home where her soul is at rest in the arms of her loving savior, Jesus Christ.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband Hozie James Brown, Warner Robins, GA; two daughters Romekia Brown and Sharonda Brown Montezuma, GA; a host of grandchildren: Jacquille Brown, Akiyah Brown, Drodarius Brown, Keontaye’ Brown, Jessyca Kendrick, Treveyon Brown, Kel’Mesha Brown, Zaccheus Kendrick, Ky’Ree Brown, Sha‘Torri Brown and Zykemmia Brown Montezuma GA; Great Grands: Kaiden Brown, Kahli Brown and D’Laysia Brown; Siblings: Melvin Martin Jr. (Ernestine) Americus GA; Felicia Martin Warner Robins GA; Rhonda Martin Hite Montezuma GA; Malinda Martin Montezuma GA; Peggy Martin Davis (Wayne) Henderson GA; Cynthia Martin Montezuma GA; Sister-in-law Mary Brown King (Rickie) Warner Robins GA; Brothers-in-law, Willie Lewis Brown Warner Robins GA; Liman Brown, Michael Brown Marshallville GA; Aunt: Annette Smith Montezuma GA; Mary Hill Naples FL; Roberta Stockner Naples FL; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Annie Ruth Jackson, age 76, passed on January 5, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Annie was born September 1, 1945 in Americus, Georgia to the late Blessie Brown, and the late Monroe Jackson Sr. She was also preceded in death by brothers Monroe Jackson Jr., James Jackson and a sister Rosetta Jackson. Annie was educated in the public school system of Sumter County.

She leaves to cherish her memories to her children Bobbie Jackson and Derrick Jackson, grandchildren Amber Jackson, Michael Moore Jr., Joshua Moore and Destiny Jackson, great grandchildren Kayden Jackson, Khylan Jackson and Michael Moore III; nine siblings Curtis (Willa) Jackson Smithville, Georgia, Geraldine Jackson, Robert Jackson, Bell Jackson, Madeline Cooke, Gloria Jackson, Bessie Mae Jackson, and Wallace (Sherlyn) Jackson, all of Americus, Georgia, and Rev. Sallie (Pastor Earl) Williams, Hinesville; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Semmie James Mckenzie Sr., age 73 passed on January 10, 2022.
 
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Shade Arnold Baptist Church Cemetery, 11190 Ga Hwy 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia. 

​Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Semmie James Mckenzie was born on November 27, 1948 to the late John Samuel Mckenzie and the late Alice Mae Mckenzie in Montezuma, Georgia. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County and was a graduate of the Historic D.F. Douglas High School. Semmie was a member of Shade Arnold Baptist Church. He was employed over the years as a Forklift driver with Mulcoa.

He leaves to cherish his memories to all of his children Sarah D. Ward of Fairburn, Georgia, Stacy R. Prince (Bobby) of Albany, Georgia, George Q. Ward of Montezuma, Georgia, Ebony P. Smith of Montezuma, Georgia. Semmie J. Mckenzie Jr. (Danielle), of Hinesville, Georgia, Johnathan Tyler Mckenzie (Paige) of Arlington, Texas; Nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers: Jessie James Mckenzie (Annie Ruth) of Fort Valley, Georgia, Paul James Mckenzie of Perry, Georgia, Alvin James Mckenzie (Regina) of Fort Valley, Georgia, Tommy James Mckenzie of Montezuma, Georgia; sisters Lillian Bryant of New Jersey, Mildred Louise Joseph of Warner Robins, Georgia, Delores Marie Scott of Warner Robins, Georgia, Dorothy Marie Logan of Brunswick, Georgia, Pearlie Mae Breathur of Perry, Georgia, Pauline Soleman of Byron, Georgia, Mary Ann Mckenzie, of Perry, Georgia, Elnora Lavern Rodgers (Lawrence) of Montezuma, Georgia, Nancey Lagail Walker (Milton) of Bonaire, Georgia, Frances Ligail Harris (Tommie) of Hinesville, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mildred Marie Bass-Smith, resided at 201 Branch View Ct. Perry, Ga, and passed away at age sixty (60) on December 31, 2021.

Graveside service held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Hayneville Baptist Church Cemetery, 344 Pitts Road, Hayneville, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Mildred was born April 21, 1961, in Perry, Houston County, Georgia, to the late Autman Bass and the late Ellen Thorpe Bass. She is preceded in death by siblings: Edgar Bass, JoAlice Bass Wilford, Hermen Bass, and Larry Bass, Sr. She acquired her education in the Houston County Public School System.

Mildred accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the young age of 14. She was a member of Dabar Ministries for over 26 years and faithfully served under the leadership of Pastor Conswella Drummond. She supported the ministry by serving as an usher, hospitality team member, and trustee board member. Her desire to love and serve her Lord was apparent to all who knew her.

Two hearts became one when Mildred married the love of her life Humphrey Smith Sr., and to this beautiful union, three children were born. One son Stephan Smith preceded her in death. Mildred was a homemaker who loved her family deeply. She was a culinarian and worked for local restaurants and a daycare center in Houston County.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband for 40 years, Humphrey Smith Sr., Perry, Georgia; two children Humphrey Smith Jr. (Taquanta), Warner Robins, Georgia, Brian Smith, (Beatrice Martley-Fiancé) Perry, Georgia; a host of grandchildren Tashunta Smith, Zoey Smith, Micah Smith, Aiden Smith, Jaden Smith, Dequavion Latimore, Davionna Latimore, Daveon Latimore, Ta’Nada Richardson, and Torsheeka Allen. Siblings: Carrie Joe  Bass (Fay), Fayetteville, NC, Betty J. Bass Primus (Henry), Vero Beach, FL, Terry Bass, Perry GA, and Johnny Bass, Perry, GA, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, Dabar Ministries church family, and friends.

Deacon Roland Leggett, age 76, passed on December 29, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Haynesville Methodist Cemetery, Haynesville, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Roland “Bud” Leggett was born March 26, 1945 to the parentage of the late Mildred Lloyd Davis and the late Roland Leggett. He was raised in Oglethorpe, Georgia where he attended the Macon County public schools. He was a faithful member of the New Mount Zion Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a Deacon for 15 years. For several years he was employed at Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery until the company closed. It was at this time he decided to become an entrepreneur, establishing his own home healthcare agency, “Leggett Caregiver Services.” His agency provided home healthcare services to Macon County and surrounding areas.

On February 16, 2008, he met and married the love of his life, Shirley Leggett “Mrs. Bud”. Together they have a beautifully blended family of seven children.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Arthur Lee Davis, James Davis, Albert Davis and Winfred Davis. On December 29, 2021, the voice we loved was stilled, a place became vacant in our hearts that will nevermore be filled. For all he gave his best, but it came time for him to rest. His love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Shirley Leggett; continuing his legacy are his children: Joe Woolfolk, Debra Walker, Shelease Williams, Lyngail Baily (Bill), Cherry Leggett, Angela Davis (Calvin), Elethia Tillman (Anthony); siblings: Glen Davis (Tammy); sisters: Connie Davis, Shirley Sutton, Dana Davis, Christine Daniel (Robert), Matt Nunez (George).

Carolyn Aldridge Edge, age 73, passed on December 30, 2021, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Lebanon Cemetery, Archery Road, Plains, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​